ARCHERY AT SEA ISLAND
Beginner ’ s archery is a popular , year-round outdoor activity for members and guests at Sea Island . Participants , ages 8 to 16 years old , learn safety techniques , where to position feet , how to stand and hold the bow , how to find the anchor point and the process of pulling the bow back , aiming and releasing . From there , the class is about repetition — practicing proper form and how to hit an archery target , four feet in diameter , from a distance of up to 20 yards .
“ Our instructors are very seasoned ,” notes Jon Kent , director of outdoor pursuits at Sea Island , “ They ’ ve grown up outdoors practicing archery and have gained a lot of experience teaching kids . In our programs , we teach that it ’ s not all about being 100 % precise . It ’ s about building muscle memory , and the more you do that , the more that shot goes where you want it .”
The archery range is a five-minute walk , or two-minute bike ride , from The Cloister or the Sea Island Beach Club .
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